Are new budget laptops worth it? Sebis Random Tech 2023-04-07 | Any time I go into a big-box store in my area like Walmart, Target, or Best Buy, I often see budget oriented laptops from companies like Acer, HP, and Asus on display. As someone who has made a YouTube channel from buying, repairing, and upgrading older laptops on a tighter budget than buying new, it often made me wonder - are these new "budget" laptops worth it compared to a decent used machine like a ThinkPad? I see people all the time buy these sub-$300 machines with Celerons and Pentiums to have a cheap laptop or an affordable present for a loved one, so I decided to find out for myself. Stay tuned to hear my thoughts and feel free to share your own experiences in the comments! As always thanks for watching!Timestamps:00:00 Introduction01:25 Hardware tour02:56 Display/specifications03:38 Performance05:50 Battery life06:03 Repairability/upgrades07:05 Comparison to used laptops09:16 Conclusion10:19 Outro
Using a 15-year-old laptop in 2022 Sebis Random Tech 2022-12-14 | Hello everyone! Back with another video, this time taking a look at the Lenovo ThinkPad T61, which this year turned 15 years old! Released in 2007, this laptop utilizes Core 2 Duo processors and was shipped at a time when Windows XP was still the norm, YouTube was still in its infancy, and 2 GB of RAM was considered "more than enough". As someone who frequently uses older machines and has a soft spot for these older ThinkPads, can a laptop that is nearly old enough to drive a car still perform in the modern world? Was my choice to put a T61 motherboard into an older T60, make some upgrades, and use it as my daily machine worth it? Stay tuned to find out!For those who are curious about the "FrankenPad" process including why people do it, check out my videos on the subject!Part 1: youtube.com/watch?v=83JR4O-oTDEPart 2: youtube.com/watch?v=EWEiXnbKJ04Part 3: youtube.com/watch?v=c_vN0kCqxdwAlso a slight correction at 1:40 in the video, the T61 did not have an IR sensor at all, what I thought was an IR port on the 4:3 model was just a knockout. Whoops. Thanks to user zoltan87 for pointing that out!Timestamps:00:00 Introduction01:24 Physical tour/information02:34 Specifications03:26 Operating systems04:15 Web browsing/video streaming05:04 Productivity/video editing/gaming06:41 Battery life and repairability07:36 The verdict09:02 Final thoughts10:13 Outro
The ThinkPad X1 Carbon, 10 years later Sebis Random Tech 2022-11-22 | Hello everyone! Excited to be back at it after a long hiatus, this time taking a look at the original X1 Carbon from 2012. This was one of the first ThinkPads to feature a radically different design from the classic formula and was more or less Lenovo's first ultrabook. Nearly all modern ThinkPads today have taken inspiration from the X1 Carbon for their design, and this specific product line has become Lenovo's flagship laptop for business users and enthusiasts. At 3/4" thick and weighing in at 3 pounds, in this video we'll take a look at its design and features, how it compares to other ThinkPads from the time period, as well as how well it holds up for everyday use a decade later.Thank you to everyone who watches my videos even when I have nothing new to put up, it's incredible to see people still watching regardless and I hope to have some more content for you here soon! Hopefully it won't be another year...enjoy the video and thanks for watching!Timestamps:00:00 Introduction01:02 Design and physical tour03:18 Keyboard and pointing devices04:40 Specifications05:19 Display06:09 Proccessor/graphics performance07:22 Battery life08:13 Repairability/upgrades09:41 Conclusion
The ThinkPad X1 Nano: A return to form Sebis Random Tech 2021-07-10 | Hello everyone! After many delays I'm finally back with a video about one of Lenovo's newest flagship ThinkPads: the X1 Nano. Doing things a little differently from most laptop reviews on YouTube, I wanted to use this machine for a long time before giving my final thoughts about it. Hope you all enjoy the video!Thanks to Laptop Retrospective for helping contribute to this video! You can check out his channel here: youtube.com/c/LaptopRetrospective/featured0:00 Introduction1:16 Purchasing a ThinkPad1:35 Physical tour4:10 Keyboard and pointing devices5:55 Sound and webcam6:52 Display7:49 Performance and battery life11:01 Repairability12:22 Issues16:45 Conclusion
[Livestream] ThinkPad X1 Nano unboxing/first impressions Sebis Random Tech 2021-02-25 | My full review of this laptop: youtube.com/watch?v=LSyEWovUNc0Pretty self explanatory. Enjoy!
End of the Line for Pennant Station Sebis Random Tech 2021-02-14 | What a terrible Valentine's Day gift...A very different video from my usual content, but one I felt was important to document during this station's last weekend of operation. Technically this can be considered tech, right? I wanted to highlight the importance of maintaining our transportation (road, highway, bridge, tunnel, rail, bus, etc) networks and keeping them safe, especially in a time when there are many essential workers reliant on them to get to their jobs. Here in Pittsburgh a light rail station is being permanently closed due to the degradation of infrastructure leading to the stop and the high cost of the needed repairs/upgrades to keep it open. For most it's a short blip on the radar in the grand scheme of things, but for some it's a huge loss. My hopes of the station staying open are slim, but hopefully by raising attention to this issue similar scenarios in Pittsburgh and elsewhere can be avoided in the future. No structure will last forever without the proper maintenance and support from officials, workers, and the community. As always, thanks for watching and be sure to stay tuned for more tech-related content in the near future!A little note: Please keep the comments civil. While I refrain from discussing anything political in the video, it's easy for an issue like infrastructure funding to turn into an ugly argument given the current political climate. I would love to hear any civil discussion on this or a related topic though!I'd also like to apologize for the low production quality of this video, the station's closure was a very short-notice thing and my proper camera did not take well to the cold weather, so I had to record everything on my phone with just the built-in microphone. I'm still pleased with the result, regardless.Timestamps:0:00 Intro0:55 Background information2:21 Reason for closing4:44 Riders affected7:43 Possible alternatives/replacements9:08 Conclusion and final remarks10:23 Vehicles passing by/ending
How I spend less on used laptops. Sebis Random Tech 2021-01-12 | Many have asked me how I can afford to have so many laptops to show off in my videos, and have asked where I get them from. Unlimited funds or magic portals aren't the answer - so in this video I talk about the main ways I can purchase used laptops for less than what they're typically worth.Timestamps:0:00 - Introduction2:06 - Repairing a T470s5:57 - Other easy repairs7:11 - Locked BIOS8:07 - When it isn't worth it9:27 - Other good ways to save money10:28 - Conclusion
Best Value Ultraportable ThinkPads in 2020 Sebis Random Tech 2020-12-13 | After the "Best Value ThinkPads in 2020" video I released back in February, many were curious what my thoughts were on some of the newer, thinner ThinkPads. I already did an entire video about the T480, but I felt now would be a good time to fill in the gap between the T440p and the T480, with what I think are the best value ThinkPads in the "ultraportable" range. Don't fret if your favorite model isn't featured here - if you're happy with your laptop then that's the best value of all!Timecodes:0:00 - Introduction2:51 - T4405:28 - T440s6:47 - T4507:39 - T450s8:22 - T4609:25 - T460s11:36 - Honorable Mentions13:15 - Performance, battery life, and build quality16:28 - Conclusion
Replacing switches on mechanical keyboards Sebis Random Tech 2020-09-01 | Hello guys! Today I have a very quick video that I made documenting a recent "weekend project" of mine, replacing three broken switches on my Gigabyte K83 mechanical keyboard. It was a good learning process for me to work on my soldering skills and I wanted to share the results with everyone! I'll be working on my next ThinkPad video here soon! Thanks for watching!
Installing the classic keyboard in Ivy Bridge ThinkPads Sebis Random Tech 2020-08-21 | Hello everyone! Back again with the first of a series of videos involving major upgrades to my ThinkPad T430. In this video I run through the process of replacing the original and somewhat controversial "island-style" keyboard with a classic keyboard from the previous generation. I'm very pleased with the results and hope this helps some of you! Stay tuned for the next upgrade video!Embedded controller files:github.com/hamishcoleman/thinkpad-ecT430 BIOS list:support.lenovo.com/us/en/downloads/ds029252Guides that helped me:instructables.com/id/ThinkPad-T430T430sX230-Classic-Keyboard-Modhttp://www.thinkwiki.org/wiki/Install_Classic_Keyboard_on_xx30_Series_ThinkPadsMy second channel:youtube.com/channel/UCUy1JQCwv7FsO2rJKxaSbCQ/videos
A look at the ThinkPad T480 Sebis Random Tech 2020-06-21 | Hello everyone! Here is my long-awaited video about the ThinkPad T480, a laptop that to many represents the end of an era for ThinkPads. In this video I'll be giving some of my thoughts about it, discussing some of the biggest pros and cons of the machine, and seeing how it stacks up against one of my favorite classic ThinkPads. Hope you guys enjoy, and thanks for watching!
Replacing screens on newer ThinkPads. Sebis Random Tech 2020-05-09 | Hello all! Here's a shorter video about replacing the displays in newer ThinkPads (generally xx40 and newer) that I have put together for you. Hopefully it can be of use for some of you! Enjoy and thanks for watching!Models this process applies for (to my knowledge, I will update if needed):*DOES NOT* apply for any of the glass touch screen versions (T440s touch, etc)X230sX240s*T440T440sT450*T450s*T460T460sT470/A475T470sThinkPad 25X280/A285T480/A485T480sT580P52sX390/395T490/495T490s/495sT590P43sP53sT14T14sT15P1 (all generations)X1 Carbon (2nd generation onward)X1 Extreme (all generations)*The xx50 generation of ThinkPads, as well as the X240, have a display whitelist that makes aftermarket replacements only run at maximum brightness if you use Windows. If you use Linux, flash the replacement screen’s EDID to trick the ThinkPad into thinking it’s a genuine xx50 panel, or flash a custom/unlocked BIOS onto the laptop, this issue can be fixed. Thankfully Lenovo realized their mistake, so the xx50 generation is the only one to have this pointless restriction.
Unlocking the ThinkPad T61 with Middletons BIOS Sebis Random Tech 2020-04-26 | EDIT: Turns out the Middleton’s BIOS is not needed to use 8 GB of RAM. Whoops!Hello everyone! Today we're back with another ThinkPad video, this time I'm using the Middleton's BIOS to unlock my FrankenPad T601 - and upgrade it to be much more powerful! Middleton's BIOS is a special patched BIOS that unlocks some additional features in older ThinkPads, and in this video you can see how to install it on your ThinkPad! This works on the following models:T61/T61pX61/X61s/X61 TabletR61/R61i/R61eX300Here's some useful links to help you on your way:Middleton's BIOS: thinkwiki.org/wiki/Middleton%27s_BIOST61 maintenance manual:14.1" standard: http://support.lenovo.com/en_US/downloads/detail.page?&LegacyDocID=MIGR-6797914.1" widescreen: http://support.lenovo.com/en_US/downloads/detail.page?&LegacyDocID=MIGR-6776015.4" widescreen: http://support.lenovo.com/en_US/downloads/detail.page?&LegacyDocID=MIGR-679807-Zip: 7-zip.orgPowerISO: poweriso.comAs always I hope you guys enjoy the video! Thanks for watching!
[Livestream] Taking a break from school and computers to walk around. Sebis Random Tech 2020-04-15 | Just enjoying nature!
The laptop with 2 screens: The ThinkPad W700ds Sebis Random Tech 2020-04-08 | The original W700 video for those who want to watch: youtube.com/watch?v=QU8SHdR8qCIHello everyone! Back again with another ThinkPad video! This time we're taking a look at the W700ds, a rather unique laptop that has two screens built in! These machines are extraordinarily rare, so I'm going to find out if the high asking price and t h i c c ness of these laptops make them worthwhile. As always I hope you all enjoy the video!
Best Value ThinkPads in 2020 Sebis Random Tech 2020-02-23 | Hello everyone! Today's video serves as an update and revision to my "ThinkPad on a Budget" buyer's guide series that I made around 2 years ago. In this video I discuss three ThinkPads that I think serve as the best value machines that you can buy used, and why I chose them as opposed to other models. Hope you guys enjoy the video!Additionally, I just made a follow-up to this video talking about the thinner ThinkPads that replaced these models, feel free to check it out here!youtube.com/watch?v=GjgKYAwMi4ISome of the sources used for this video:1vyrain page: https://1vyra.in/1vyrain files: github.com/n4ru/1vyrainT25/T480 hybrid: kitsunyan.github.io/blog/frankenpad-story.htmlWolfgang's Best Used ThinkPad: youtube.com/watch?v=621WJlMJq98My original ThinkPad on a Budget series: youtube.com/watch?v=bOFB3QaOT6Q&t=18sOther videos of mine:Replacing mechanical keyboard switches:youtube.com/watch?v=ZrBNSxbqW9gA look at the ThinkPad T480:youtu.be/A15FfeJq6pQThe laptop with 2 screens: The ThinkPad W700ds:youtube.com/watch?v=6glQCMpqH7M
Detouring rail cars on the Pittsburgh Allentown T line. Sebis Random Tech 2020-01-09 | A previous video I filmed riding ON this line: youtube.com/watch?v=fQsFJsE3Qa4Riding the outbound side: youtube.com/watch?v=MLaN3fqAoDwAnother video of the Silver Line - Library route: youtu.be/02tClPV0qegTook advantage of Port Authority temporarily detouring inbound rail vehicles on the Allentown line to get some videos of this otherwise unused line. It's a direct descendant of the vast streetcar network that used to branch out of Pittsburgh, and this particular line represents one of the last remnants of that network, running through the Allentown neighborhood. It's the only line that mostly runs on city streets, the Red Line has a street-running section in Beechview but the current "T" network is otherwise entirely on dedicated rights-of-way. It also has some very tight curves and steep sections (as much as a 10% grade) that combined with jointed-rail track makes for a bit of a ride.Unfortunately the line has not had regular use since 2011 when rail service was cut and replaced with buses, and it is now only maintained as a "backup" in the event that the tunnel the trains normally go through has to be shut down for whatever reason. In this case they were dealing with complications from a landslide near the tunnel, and had inbound traffic using the old Allentown line. Nevertheless, it is still fun to see the line being used, however sporadic that use may be, since it's a fun throwback to the streetcar era with street-running trolleys. I also show a few remnants of the old streetcar network, such as maintenance sheds and unused track, that remain in place at South Hills Junction, where the other T lines converge and the Allentown line splits to go over Mount Washington.As always thanks for watching, and stay tuned for more ThinkPad/tech videos coming soon!
ThinkPad T440p Touchpad Swap: Installing Correct Drivers Sebis Random Tech 2019-11-25 | One of the most common upgrades for any Haswell (xx40) series ThinkPad is to replace the awful button-less touchpad (sometimes referred to as the ClunkPad) with a T450 touchpad that has the proper buttons for TrackPoint users. However, getting the buttons to work properly on xx40 hardware can be tricky - particularly if you are running Windows 10. In this video you will see how to get drivers installed that will allow you to use the TrackPoint as if this were a T450! As always thanks for watching!Some of the guides I used for this video:forum.thinkpads.com/viewtopic.php?f=68&t=126860forum.thinkpads.com/viewtopic.php?f=73&t=128283T450 Synaptics driver:download.lenovo.com/pccbbs/mobiles/jbgc28ww.exeT450 Alps driver:download.lenovo.com/ibmdl/pub/pc/pccbbs/mobiles/jfgh09ww.exeFor those of you with an X240:forum.thinkpads.com/viewtopic.php?f=69&t=126967&p=822940A few videos I've made about the T440p:Touchpad swap + screen replacement - youtube.com/watch?v=vOXz-tr41KM&t=395sCPU + storage upgrades - youtube.com/watch?v=YetQcY8gq10Replacing a damaged display cable - youtube.com/watch?v=99ZoUIt4Zl4
The $5 ThinkPad. Sebis Random Tech 2019-10-14 | Not much more to say about it...other than this video. This was a lucky flea market find that I'm going to try and make into a two-parter eventually, in this video I use the laptop entirely as I received it with no upgrades or work other than a quick cleaning. Eventually I'd love to upgrade this to the fullest extent to see how much better it fares. I hope you guys enjoy the video as always!Sorry for the long delay guys, I was down with a bit of the "fall university plague" as they call it and that set me back from finishing a few videos. But I'm here, I'm alive, and I'm ready to conquer some more ThinkPads!My X230 classic keyboard upgrade video:youtube.com/watch?v=btRFu3Wc5H8My "Core i-series ThinkPad" video featured: youtube.com/watch?v=EisG4sOSNKwThe laptop with 2 screens: The ThinkPad W700ds:youtube.com/watch?v=6glQCMpqH7MUsing a 11-year-old workstation in 2019:youtube.com/watch?v=QU8SHdR8qCI
[Livestream] Late Night X301 Shenanigans. Sebis Random Tech 2019-10-05 | Me continuing to test out Ubuntu on a recently acquired ThinkPad X301, as well as showing off some of the other laptops in my collection.
[Livestream] Not a counterfeit battery. Sebis Random Tech 2019-10-05 | Putting a ThinkPad X230 Tablet back together, trying out Ubuntu on a ThinkPad X301, and dealing with horrible internet connections.Timestamps:1:40 Opening the battery box2:50 Getting parts organized13:02 Taking out the motherboard15:45 Future plans with a MacBook17:58 Re-pasting the CPU31:37 Cleaning the bottom case36:10 Putting the motherboard back in39:28 Answering questions regarding juggling YouTube, hobbies, and school46:00 Looking at the display assembly50:20 Adding a fingerprint reader to the display assembly1:05:56 Re-installing the display1:12:06 Re-installing keyboard bezel, dealing with cable management1:27:35 Cleaning and re-installing palmrest1:33:50 Re-installing keyboard1:36:48 SMOKE TEST!!!1:42:09 Installing SSD and upgrading RAM1:46:27 Starting up Windows, dealing with driver updates2:03:30 Putting Ubuntu onto a flash drive2:07:10 Briefly looking at a ThinkPad T440p2:14:33 Introducing the ThinkPad X3012:16:01 Booting into Ubuntu2:18:20 Connecting to Wifi2:24:10 Online2:25:01 Testing YouTube and stream freeze
(Livestream) Let’s play a game called “Did my package get damaged?” Sebis Random Tech 2019-09-30 | Title says it all. Low-quality unscripted livestream.
Building the Ultimate Retro ThinkPad - Part 2 Sebis Random Tech 2019-08-26 | Hello everyone! Here is the much-awaited sequel to my last FrankenPad video, where we are making one fine machine for me to enjoy. In this video we are swapping the T60's motherboard for a T61 board, with some important information about the process and what not to do. Unfortunately some additional parts I bought for this were lost and one was a scam so that set me back from making all of the upgrades I had planned on doing. Guess we'll be doing that some other time. As always I hope you all enjoy the video!
Removing a Supervisor Password from a ThinkPad. Sebis Random Tech 2019-07-30 | PLEASE READ: This has been pointed out in the video, is mentioned in the description, and has been mentioned in numerous comments. THIS PROCESS WILL NOT WORK WITH NEWER THINKPADS. THE NEWEST THINKPADS THIS WORKS FOR ARE THE T430, X230, W530, AND OTHER **30 SERIES MACHINES. THIS PROCESS WILL NOT WORK FOR NEWER MODELS (T480. P50, X1 Extreme, X260, etc etc etc). Please, PLEASE watch the whole video or read the description before asking in the comments, I am tired of answering the same question for the tenth time.Hello guys! Back once again with a ThinkPad video, this time looking at the daunting task that is removing the supervisor password from an older ThinkPad. To my knowledge this works on any ThinkPad from the Ivy Bridge (T430, X230, W530, etc) series and earlier, but not newer ThinkPads. As always, thanks for watching!
Kennywoods The Steel Curtain Grand Opening - July 13, 2019 Sebis Random Tech 2019-07-14 | Hello guys! I know this isn't my usual type of video but it is something that I was happy to be a part of today, the opening day of a new record-breaking roller coaster at Kennywood in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, my local amusement park! I've been looking forward to this for a long time, and am happy that I had the opportunity to ride it on Opening Day. I filmed this off-ride footage documenting the day, and I hope you all enjoy! New tech-related videos are in the works! Thanks for watching!
(Livestream) ThinkPads! (2xT410 unboxing and test) Sebis Random Tech 2019-07-10 | THIS WAS A LIVESTREAM. I KNOW THE VIDEO AND AUDIO QUALITY ARE SUB-PAR. Thanks!
Building the Ultimate Retro ThinkPad - Part 1 Sebis Random Tech 2019-06-17 | Hello everyone! I'm back, armed with expensive old parts and not so careful handling of said parts! In this ThinkPad saga I am building what can be considered the ultimate Retro ThinkPad, a FrankenPad T601. This is a project that I have been excited about for a long time, and never thought I would be able to afford until a terrific deal popped up on eBay. In the first part of the Ultimate Retro ThinkPad saga we will be replacing the original 1024x768 TN display in my 15" ThinkPad T60 with a beautiful LED-backlit FlexView display. Massive thanks to u/stay_spooky from Reddit, and python1 and RealBlackStuff from the thinkpads.com forum!Part 2 of this video:Some useful links for people who want to do this display upgrade:theboardroom.info/index.htmlforum.thinkpads.com/viewforum.php?f=29http://www.thinkwiki.org/wiki/TFT_displaypeople.xiph.org/~xiphmont/thinkpad/led-kit.shtmlMy Reddit: reddit.com/user/sebileisMy Instagram: instagram.com/therealsebisrandomtechThinkPad W700: youtube.com/watch?v=QU8SHdR8qCIThinkPad X201 AFFS upgrade: youtube.com/watch?v=PcYeIhwyju8
Using an 11-year-old Mobile Workstation in 2019 (ThinkPad W700) Sebis Random Tech 2019-04-09 | A follow up about this laptop's dual-screen brother:youtube.com/watch?v=6glQCMpqH7MHere's a brief history, overview, and demonstration of the Lenovo ThinkPad W700, without a doubt one of the largest ThinkPads made in recent years. This was one of the most powerful laptops when it hit the market in 2008, but we're going to see how well it holds up in 2019, well past the normal lifespan of such a machine.Building the Ultimate Retro ThinkPad:youtube.com/watch?v=83JR4O-oTDE
Why I dont play Fortnite Sebis Random Tech 2019-03-29 | "Play Fortnite with us", my friends said.... "It will be fun", they said...Our normal programming will resume shortly. Next video will be the best used ThinkPads to buy in 2019! I promise to have it up by the end of the week, I apologize for the wait!
Transplanting a ThinkPad X230 Tablet screen into an X230. Sebis Random Tech 2019-02-06 | Did you know that ThinkPad Twist S230U and X230 Tablet displays are the same as the IPS display in the X230? Until recently, I didn't know that! In today's video we are going to be using an X230 Tablet that's in miserable condition as an organ donor to fix my X230 that I have made previous videos about. It's a difficult process and I don't necessarily recommend taking this route over just buying the screen by itself, but there are reasons for this method as well, including cheaper prices most of the time, and the fact that you are guaranteed to get a genuine display and not an aftermarket model.This video is not meant to be a be-all, end-all guide to taking apart ThinkPad Tablet displays, as every model is going to be different. However, I had read a few posts in the r/thinkpad subreddits and on the ThinkPad forums about using a ThinkPad Twist display in a X230, so I figured why not give it a go with my X230 Tablet? I haven't seen any video documentation of this process, so I figured I would try it out! As for the other X230 Tablet I showed working in the video, it will be featured as part of another video at some point in the foreseeable future.As always thanks for watching and I hope you stick around for some more content!ThinkPad X230 IPS upgrade video:youtu.be/sXcs43vXOu0ThinkPad X230 Classic Keyboard/Palmrest Swap:youtu.be/btRFu3Wc5H8ThinkPad X201 AFFS mod:youtu.be/PcYeIhwyju8
Turning a pile of parts into a laptop Sebis Random Tech 2019-02-02 | Some of you may remember my T440p video I made a few months back, where I took a few parts from a donor to fix it. Now that donor is being fixed up and made into a nice laptop!
Diagnosing and repairing laptop display flickering (Featuring the Lenovo ThinkPad T440p) Sebis Random Tech 2018-11-11 | Two ThinkPad videos in less than a week? Insanity! In today's quickly put together video, I take a look at a ThinkPad T440p I bought off eBay which has extreme display flickering. I go through some of the possible causes of it, and show how to fix the problem. While this guide will be most useful to ThinkPad T440p owners, most of the diagnosis and repair processes can be applied to nearly any other laptop, as the basic principles are the same. As always thanks for watching and be sure to stay tuned for more! Let me know in the comments what you want the fate of the second T440p to be!
Using a 13-year-old Laptop in 2018 Sebis Random Tech 2018-11-07 | Hey guys! In today's video we're taking a deep look at the Lenovo ThinkPad T60, the first flagship ThinkPad to be released by Lenovo! This laptop was released in January 2006, making it almost 13 years old as of making this video. So like any sane person would do, I'm upgrading the crap out of it to make it my daily driver! We're going to use it for schoolwork, web-browsing, video editing, and gaming. You know, the stuff every college student does!Sorry about the long wait, I had meant to upload this video about a month ago but between schoolwork and getting sick I was a little sidetracked. You can kind of hear my voice is a tad weaker than usual in the narration for this video, but I'm getting better! Just got the Fall Plague like I always manage to. More videos coming soon! Thanks for watching!
Lenovo ThinkPad X240: Screen, Battery, and Palmrest Upgrades Sebis Random Tech 2018-09-13 | Basically today we are converting a low-end ThinkPad X240 into a high-end one. Complete with adding a battery, 1080p IPS display, X250 touchpad, fingerprint reader, and backlit keyboard! I also replace the old stock thermal paste with fresh Arctic MX-4 and demonstrate how to replace the internal storage. As always, thanks for watching!
Lenovo ThinkPad T440p: CPU and storage upgrade Sebis Random Tech 2018-08-23 | Hello guys! Here is part 2 of the ThinkPad T440p upgrade saga! In this quick concluding video I replace the original i5-4300M processor with a much faster i7-4702MQ and add a 128 GB m.2 SSD. Along with a RAM upgrade that wasn't captured on video, these upgrades will really improve the usability of the machine, and supplement the 1080p IPS display and T450 touchpad we installed in the previous video quite nicely. There are a few other i7's you can use, such as the 4700MQ, the 4712MQ, or even the 4900MQ if you're feeling a little risky. I found a good deal on the 4702MQ and its performance is comparable to any of the others, so I decided to go with that. So far it has not disappointed. As always I hope you guys enjoyed the video, and thanks for watching! Be sure to stay tuned for more tech videos!ThinkPad T440p IPS upgrade + T450 touchpad:youtube.com/watch?v=vOXz-tr41KMThinkPad X201 AFFS screen upgrade:youtube.com/watch?v=PcYeIhwyju8
Lenovo ThinkPad T440p: T450 trackpad + FHD IPS display Sebis Random Tech 2018-08-04 | Hello guys! In today's video we're going to be swapping out the god-awful "ClickPad" that plagued all Haswell ThinkPads with the T450 touchpad, bringing back dedicated buttons to the TrackPoint and also returning to a more traditional touchpad. In addition, we will be swapping out the 1366x768 TN panel for a beautiful 1080p IPS display! Be sure to stay tuned for Part 2 where we make even more upgrades to this machine!This forum contains the direct link to the working TrackPoint drivers:forum.thinkpads.com/viewtopic.php?t=116653ThinkPad T450 touchpad (Synaptics):amazon.com/gp/product/B06XWB1GRRThinkPad T440p 1080p IPS display:ebay.com/itm/14-1920-1080-IPS-Matte-LED-Screen-for-Lenovo-ThinkPad-T440p-20AW0046US-20AW/272547456264The laptop with 2 screens: The ThinkPad W700ds:youtube.com/watch?v=6glQCMpqH7MThinkPad X201 AFFS display mod: youtube.com/watch?v=PcYeIhwyju8ThinkPad T430 CPU upgrade:youtube.com/watch?v=UihM_2Pyme0As always, thanks for watching and stay tuned for more videos!
Lenovo ThinkPad X201: AFFS Screen Upgrade Sebis Random Tech 2018-07-17 | To skip the introduction go to 6:00 .In today's video we're looking at a Lenovo ThinkPad X201 that I bought off eBay. I'll be replacing the keyboard and palmrest, and more importantly, demonstrating how to modify the X201 to accept an AFFS display, a huge upgrade over the original TN panel.EDIT: For those of you who are wondering, with a brand-new 9-cell battery I can get about 3-5 hours of battery life with brightness at 60% and browsing the web with 10 tabs open (YouTube, FaceBook, Reddit, etc). I'm sure with the brightness turned lower and less demanding websites (or just turning the wireless off altogether) the battery life could easily be doubled. Not bad for a power-hungry CCFL panel and first-gen Core i5!ThinkPad X220/X230 IPS upgrade: youtube.com/watch?v=sXcs43vXOu0ThinkPad T430 CPU upgrade:youtube.com/watch?v=UihM_2Pyme0
Lenovo ThinkPad T430: Motherboard Replacement Guide Sebis Random Tech 2018-07-03 | Hey guys! Today we have a quick video showing how to replace the motherboard in the ThinkPad T430! This process is very similar for the T410 and T420 models, however I will be showing the T430 in this video. Enjoy, and thanks for watching!
Lenovo ThinkPad T430: CPU Upgrade Sebis Random Tech 2018-06-04 | Hey guys! In today's video we'll be upgrading the processor in a Lenovo ThinkPad T430 laptop! The original processor, a Core i5 3320M will be replaced with a Core i7 3612QM for a huge speed boost! This process will also be similar on the T410 and T420 laptops, as well as on the 15" T- and W-series counterparts. Enjoy the video!
ThinkPad on a Budget: The X Series Sebis Random Tech 2018-05-04 | Here is a sort of unplanned video I decided to make on the X series of ThinkPads. I decided that my other videos focused too heavily on the T series and did not give enough love to the 12" versions of the ThinkPad. This video focuses on the the X series laptops made between 2006 and 2012, during what I consider to be the classic era of Lenovo ThinkPads. Enjoy!Other videos you can watch:The laptop with 2 screens: The ThinkPad W700ds:youtube.com/watch?v=6glQCMpqH7MIPS Display in the X220/X230:youtube.com/watch?v=sXcs43vXOu0Core i-series ThinkPads:youtube.com/watch?v=EisG4sOSNKwIBM versus Lenovo ThinkPads:youtube.com/watch?v=yvs9aIh41sE
ThinkPad on a Budget: Core i-series ThinkPads Sebis Random Tech 2018-04-05 | Edit: I've made a new, more updated video about these laptops. This is still a good video to watch, but consider checking out my new video here: youtu.be/x-c-_A4AdSwWelcome to another video in the ThinkPad Buyer's Guide Series! This is the final video where we take a look at specific models, with the Core i-series ThinkPads released between 2010 and 2013! I decided to do this video in a slightly different style from the other videos, just to try something new. I hope you enjoy the video and thanks for watching!
ThinkPad on a Budget: The Core 2 Duo Era Sebis Random Tech 2018-04-02 | Hello everyone! In today's ThinkPad video we will be looking at the Core 2 Duo era of the Lenovo ThinkPads, generally consisting of the laptops released between 2006 and 2009. Thanks for watching and enjoy the video!Link to the introduction: youtube.com/watch?v=bOFB3QaOT6QLink to Part 1: youtube.com/watch?v=yvs9aIh41sELink to Part 3: youtube.com/watch?v=EisG4sOSNKw
ThinkPad on a Budget: IBM versus Lenovo Sebis Random Tech 2018-03-22 | Welcome to the first official part of the ThinkPad buyer's guide, where we take a look at the differences between the late IBM and early Lenovo ThinkPads, and I give my recommendations on the different models. This is mainly a comparison between the T43, the last IBM ThinkPad in the T-series, and the T60, the first Lenovo ThinkPad in the T-series. Be sure to subscribe if you liked the video!Link to the introduction: youtu.be/bOFB3QaOT6QLink to part 2: youtube.com/watch?v=8XLBB2tX074
ThinkPad on a Budget: Introduction and why ThinkPad? Sebis Random Tech 2018-03-19 | I've made a new, more updated video about what ThinkPads I recommend. Be sure to check that out here: youtu.be/x-c-_A4AdSwThe laptop with 2 screens: The ThinkPad W700ds:youtube.com/watch?v=6glQCMpqH7MHey there everyone! Over the next few days/weeks/months I will be uploading several videos talking about what ThinkPad laptops are great models to get when you are on a budget. We are mostly going to be focusing on the 2006 - 2012 era of ThinkPads, as these laptops can be found for very cheap and are still useful laptops today. Older ThinkPads from before 2006 are simply too old to be practical anymore, and models from 2013 or newer are starting to get close to new machines that you will have to pay more for, and won't get as good of a performance per dollar ratio as others. I will discuss some newer models, but we will mainly be focusing on the aforementioned period of ThinkPad laptops. These videos will be geared more towards the average person looking for a cheap but dependable laptop, so while I will touch upon some of the modifications that can be made to these machines I will mostly be sticking to showing laptops that can be purchased fully working or won't need much work to have a reasonable daily driver. Thanks for watching, and if you want to see the next installments in this series be sure to subscribe!Link to Part 1 of the ThinkPad extravaganza, comparing IBM ThinkPads to early Lenovo ThinkPads: youtu.be/yvs9aIh41sEPart 2 (Core 2 Duo ThinkPads):youtube.com/watch?v=8XLBB2tX074Part 3 (Core i-Series ThinkPads):youtube.com/watch?v=EisG4sOSNKwPart 4 (The X Series):youtube.com/watch?v=ZuXFwYP6NP0Building the Ultimate Retro ThinkPad - Part 1:youtube.com/watch?v=83JR4O-oTDE
MacBook A1181 and A1342 comparison Sebis Random Tech 2018-02-24 | I wanted to make this video highlighting some of the major differences between the MacBook A1181 (available from 2006 to early 2009) and the A1342 (available from late 2009 to mid 2012, also known as the White Unibody), two white plastic models Apple sold that were aimed at consumers. I also give my personal recommendation between the two as to which would be a better beginner's MacBook today. Enjoy the video and thanks for watching!
